Notice about 2026 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast temporary works and unattended vehicles on public land

Posted: 24 July 2026
Topic: Tourism
Type: Public notification
Region: Gold Coast

The Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation gives notice as part of the Major Events Act 2014 about temporary works and unattended vehicles on public land for the 2026 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.

I, Andrew Powell, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation give notice that for the periods from 8am on Sunday, 2 August 2026 to 6am on Friday, 14 August 2026; and from 6pm on Sunday, 16 August 2026 to 6pm on Friday, 21 August 2026, the major event organiser for the 2026 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast (Pacific Airshow Pty Ltd ACN 647 800 539) intends to exercise its powers under section 16 of the Major Events Act 2014 to carry out and maintain temporary works and carry out incidental activities on public land inside the areas surrounding the Surfers Paradise beach, adjacent pathways and car parks, as shown on the map prescribed under Schedule 2 of the Major Events (Pacific Airshow Gold Coast) Regulation 2024. To enable temporary works and maintenance to be carried out during the stated periods, vehicles left unattended on public land as shown on the prescribed map may be moved and dealt with in accordance with the Major Events Act 2014 (including moving and storing vehicles at owners’ expense).

Andrew Powell MP
Minister for the Environment and Tourism
Minister for Science and Innovation